Pilates

noun

Pi·la·tes pə-ˈlä-tēz

: an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back

Long popular with dancers, Pilates recently has attracted a huge surge of athletes, models, actors and other body-conscious folks.—

Patricia Hagen

She does intensive Pilates, deep-muscle floor exercises and stretches.—

Cosmopolitan

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Cindi Hodgman, 56, of Royal Oak, is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor, took a long sigh before answering who was her presidential pick. —

Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024 Watch Party Newsletter Apple cider vinegar Is Pilates for you? —

USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024 Leslie Reeves, who had a master's degree in engineering, chose instead to teach Pilates and to promote self-defense classes for women. —

Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024 Other brands like Strong Pilates, CorePower, and Pure Barre emphasize structure and community, attracting members who value physical fitness and a sense of belonging. —

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